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The many shades of aspiration — from the utilitarian to the romantic

A new book by Rama Bijapurkar provides fascinating insights into India’s consumption story




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The mall makeover: Driving footfalls through promotions, pop ups and fests

Consumption is back but what consumers are spending on is changing with entertainment and experiences becoming big




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How the blended model is working for DDB Tribal

The Gurgaon-based integrated arm of DDB Mudra has grown thanks to focussing on the full funnel in a customer journey




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The rise and rise of deepfakes in India 

From political campaigns to brand ads, digital doppelgangers are proliferating. Here’s how to spot them




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S is for Scooter: A ride back to the future

Even as the wheels of time turn, the scooter will remain a steadfast symbol of resilience and adaptability




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As right as rain – monsoon inspired marketing ideas

The scent and emotion of rainwater can be inspiring for innovative brands




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ITC Grand Chola to feature curated heirloom rice cuisine

Hotel to celebrate World Environment Day with rice cultivated through time-honoured farming techniques




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Rise of joyful surrealism, adaptability and de-influencing

Creative ground: Amid the champagne, music and partying, the shifting sands of advertising finds solid ground in this year’s Goafest




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Vignettes from the French Riviera

As ad folk networked alongside the azure blue Mediterranean sea in Cannes Lions 2024, the talk that dominated the festival of creativity this year was all about AI, Olympics and the role of humour in ads




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Cricket’s exciting global knock captained by ICC

The spectator friendly 20-over format has grown the game — 89 countries are now ranked in T20 men’s cricket and 74 countries in T20 women’s cricket




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Adrian Mendonza joins Rediffusion

Adrian Mendonza has joined Rediffusion as a senior national creative resource. He will oversee creatives for the agency’s North India operations. He will be based in Delhi.




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Y is for Yoga mat: A supportive friend who has your back

A-Z: This series of light hearted explorations on familiar objects from everyday life dear to the urban Indian middle class looks at how they shape our wants and desires and ultimately make us who we are as a people.




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Z for Zari: Threads of aspiration

The star of the show in wedding outfits, they steal the show




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How The Baker’s Dozen is flouring India with its sourdough offerings

Aditi Handa and Sneh Jain’s D2C start-up is disrupting the breads and cakes category by offering artisanal quality bakes on a national scale




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Get rich or die trying: A marketer’s guide to day trading

The marketing playbook frowns upon short-term gains — unless backed by sound research 




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Diwali ads: Breaking the tradition of festive tropes and formulaic scripts

A pick of video ads — past and present — that raised the bar during the festival of lights 




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Enhancing soil geographic recognition through LIBS technology: integrating the joint skewness algorithm with back-propagation neural networks

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00251B, Paper
Weinan Zheng, Xun Gao, Kaishan Song, Hailong Yu, Qiuyun Wang, Lianbo Guo, Jingquan Lin
The meticulous task of soil region classification is fundamental to the effective management of soil resources and the development of accurate soil classification systems.
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Accurate determination of ultra-trace rare earth elements by LA-ICP-MS/MS and its application to cassiterite for effective elimination of Gd and Tb false positive anomalies

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00271G, Paper
Ming Yang, Wu Wei, Yue-Heng Yang, Rolf L. Romer, Shi-Tou Wu, Tao Wu, Li-Feng Zhong
This study reports a new method for in situ determination of ultra-low REE contents in cassiterite by LA-ICP-MS/MS with an O2 and mass-shift detection strategy to avoid Gd and Tb anomalies.
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Measurement of uranium in a glass matrix based on spatial confinement using fiber-optic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2716-2727
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00237G, Paper
Xinyu Guo, Jian Wu, Jinghui Li, Mingxin Shi, Xinxin Zhu, Ying Zhou, Di Wu, Ziyuan Song, Sijun Huang, Xingwen Li
The storage and management of nuclear waste materials require the detection of uranium, but traditional analytical methods are unsuitable for radioactive environments.
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High-precision, mass dependent Si isotope measurements via the critical mixture double-spiking technique

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2799-2808
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00152D, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Xiao-Ning Liu, Martijn Klaver, Remco C. Hin, Christopher D. Coath, Hong Chin Ng, Tim Elliott
We developed critical mixture double-spiking Si isotope measurement, achieving an enhanced long-term reproducibility of ±0.03‰ (δ30Si, 2 s.d.), which is ∼4 times better than the current methods' long-term reproducibility over ±0.1‰ (δ30Si, 2 s.d.).
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Development and application of reference and routine analytical methods providing SI-traceable results for the determination of technology-critical elements in PCB from WEEE

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2809-2823
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00235K, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Giancarlo D'Agostino, Marcus Oelze, Jochen Vogl, Jean-Philippe Ghestem, Nicolas Lafaurie, Ole Klein, Daniel Pröfrock, Marco Di Luzio, Luigi Bergamaschi, Radojko Jaćimović, Caroline Oster, Johanna Irrgeher, Shaun T. Lancaster, Anna Walch, Anita Röthke, Lena Michaliszyn, Axel Pramann, Olaf Rienitz, Timo Sara-Aho, Oktay Cankur, Derya Kutan, Johanna Noireaux
Development and test of five reference analytical methods and six routine analytical methods providing SI-traceable results of twenty technology-critical elements in end-of-life PCB materials.
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A novel in situ methodology for U–Pb, (U–Th)/He, and fission track triple dating

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2856-2869
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00257A, Paper
Jie Hu, Zhiwu Li, Jinxi Li, Shugen Liu, Ganqing Xu, Chaoqun Yang, Kui Tong, Yin Li
For the first time, this paper introduces a general workflow for in situ U–Pb, (U–Th)/He, and fission track triple dating on a single grain.
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Optimization of informative variables selection for quantitative analysis of heavy metal (Cu) contaminated Tegillarca granosa using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2824-2831
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00084F, Paper
Xudong Huang, Xiaojing Chen, Guangzao Huang, Zhonghao Xie, Wen Shi, Shujat Ali, Leiming Yuan, Xi Chen
The KMRCD algorithm successfully selected 50 informative variables from the 1520 variables in the LIBS spectra.
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Evaluation and calibration of matrix effects during SIMS silicon isotope analysis in silicate glasses

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2832-2840
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00253A, Paper
Liu-Yang Chen, Yu Liu, Di Zhang, Guo-Qiang Tang, Qiu-Li Li
A matrix effect calibration model during SIMS silicon isotope analysis based on the contents of Si, Ca, Al and Mg (SCAM model) in silicate glasses.
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Trace element determination by femtosecond LA-ICP-MS in 10 mg extraterrestrial geological samples prepared as lithium borate glasses

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2728-2736
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00275J, Paper
Yan-Hong Liu, Ding-Shuai Xue, Wen-Jun Li, Zhong-Qiang Wang, Yan Liang, Shun Guo, Bo Wan
This method involves precise trace element determination in X-ray fluorescence (XRF) lithium borate glass prepared from 10 mg extraterrestrial geological samples using femtosecond LA-ICP-MS.
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Sodium nanoferrite-based solid phase extraction: a green method for the simultaneous determination of cadmium, copper, and lead

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2884-2892
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00210E, Paper
Saima Perveen, Aysen Hol, Jameel Ahmed Baig, Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi, Khalil Akhtar, Sajjad Hussain, Fahad Abbasi
A solid phase extraction (SPE) methodology utilizing sodium ferrite nanoparticles (Na2Fe4O7-NPs; SF-NPs) is presented for the simultaneous determination of heavy metals (HMs) via flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS).
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Efficient preconcentration of ultra-trace rhenium from geological materials via induced adsorption for accurate isotope analysis

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2748-2755
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00295D, Paper
Yumeng Liu, Tianyu Chen, Tao Li, Weiqiang Li, Qingquan Hong, Jiubin Chen
Preconcentration via induced adsorption achieves the quantitative recovery of Re and facilitates Re isotope analysis.
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A single-column and efficient procedure for separating Fe and Mg from geological materials for isotopic analyses using MC-ICP-MS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2783-2790
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00272E, Paper
Guanhong Zhu, Zhenmin Ge, Le Zhang, Gangjian Wei, Jinlong Ma
We developed a single-column and efficient procedure for separating Fe and Mg from geological materials for isotope measurements.
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Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2617-2693
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA90052A, Atomic Spectrometry Update
Eduardo Bolea-Fernandez, Robert Clough, Andy Fisher, Bridget Gibson, Ben Russell
This review covers advances in the analysis of advanced materials, metals, fuels and lubricants, nanostructures, ceramics, refractories, chemicals, catalysts and nuclear materials by a range of techniques including ICP-MS, non-destructive surface ablation and X-ray.
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Evaluation of miniaturized ultrasonic nebulization for high-efficiency sampling in characterization of silver nanoparticles by single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2791-2798
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00320A, Paper
Junhang Dong, Zhenli Zhu, Lujie Li, Pengju Xing, Shuyang Li, Lei Ouyang, Xing Liu, Wei Guo, Hongtao Zheng, Rong Qian
Miniaturized ultrasonic nebulization (MUN) provides high sampling efficiency for single particle inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry (sp-ICPMS).
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Hydrophobicity induced graphene oxide based dispersive micro solid phase extraction of strontium from seawater and groundwater prior to GFAAS determination

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3JA00445G, Paper
Maria Sebastian, Saikrishna Devulapally, Sk. Jayabun, Noorbasha Nagula Meeravali, Shekhar Raparthi, A. C. Sahayam
A novel graphene oxide (GO) mediated dispersive micro solid phase extraction method is developed for the extraction of ultratrace level strontium (Sr) from seawater and ground water. This method involves...
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A new concept for correction of instrumental isotopic fractionation in MC-ICP-MS using a pair of monoisotopic elements: a critical evaluation

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00117F, Paper
Open Access
Andrii Tupys, Klaudia Tetfejer, Ludwik Halicz, Ewa Bulska, Jakub Karasiński
In this research work, we investigated the possibility of using mixtures of monoisotopic elements (93Nb/89Y, 165Ho/159Tb and 209Bi/197Au) as calibrators for accurate determination of isotope ratios by multicollector mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS).
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A single-stage purification method for the precise determination of zirconium isotopic composition in geological samples by double spike MC-ICP-MS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00332B, Paper
Lanping Feng, Chen Wang, Yan Han, Wen Zhang, Jing-Liang Guo, Lian Zhou, Zhaochu Hu
A simple, fast and efficient column separation method for extracting Zr from geological sample matrices using DGA resin.
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A miniaturized microplasma excitation source coupled with photochemically induced volatile species generation as a cost-effective tool for in situ mercury pollution analyses

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00306C, Technical Note
Open Access
Tymoteusz Klis, Pawel Pohl, Anna Dzimitrowicz, Piotr Jamroz
A portable, miniaturized atmospheric microplasma discharge system coupled with the photochemical vapour generation was developed for the sensitive Hg determination in water samples using OES.
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Magneto-electrical fusion enhancement of LIBS signal: A case of Al and Fe emission lines’ characteristic analysis in soil

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00223G, Paper
Zihan Yang, Mengyu Pang, Jincheng Ma, Yanru Zhao, Keqiang Yu, Y. He
Soil is a vital resource for human survival. In particular, aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) metal elements in soil play significant roles in stabilizing soil organic matter. Therefore, the rapid...
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High-precision MC-ICP-MS measurements of Cd isotopes using a novel double spike method without Sn isobaric interference

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00357H, Paper
Jin Li, Suohan Tang, Xiangkun Zhu, Jianxiong Ma, Zhi-Yong Zhu, Bin Yan
Previous studies have reported that even low concentrations of Sn can lead to biased Cd isotopic measurements using MC-ICP-MS. In this paper, we propose a novel method of Cd isotopic...
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Fundamental studies of laser ablation ICPMS using a nitrogen plasma source and helium, argon and nitrogen as carrier gas

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00327F, Paper
Open Access
Dylan Käser, Ralf Kägi, Bodo Hattendorf, Detlef Günther
Nitrogen as alternative carrier gas for LA-ICPMS showed similar sensitivities and quantification capabilities as using helium in combination with a N2 plasma. The role of the gas and of the ablation cell design on the aerosol structure was studied.
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External electric field assisted laser-induced plasma and bubble dynamics for optimizing Mn2O3 nanoparticles as UV emitters.

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00163J, Paper
Sanchia M. Kharpanbuh, Arpita Nath
To gain a deeper understanding of how the size of the nanoparticles synthesized by Electric Field-Assisted Laser Ablation in Liquids (EFLAL) changes with the applied electric field, we use Laser-Induced...
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Six attributes of a good neighbourhood

Kishor Pate writes on factors that determine the value of your property




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Will RBI bring cheer to home loan borrowers?

Choosing floating rate is the best option in the current situation, says Balaji Rao




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The risk of building homes

There is no guarantee that the project you have invested in will be executed within the given timeframe.




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Industrial hub to residential hotspot

Skyrocketing land prices in adjoining neighbourhoods has given Guindy a new lease of life as a residential market.




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The rise of the millennials

When it comes to buying a home, the Indian millennia’s appetite for risk is at its lowest point, says Arvind Jain




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Towards the right balance

From a real estate sector standpoint, almost all segments are expected to benefit from the Union Budget proposals, says Shrinivas Rao




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Waiting too long for a price correction?

Buyer indecisiveness is usually the result of confusion, not certainty




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Weather Warnings for Queensland - marine areas. Issued by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology




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WHO calls Ebola modern world's worst health crisis




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Cancer cell fingerprints in blood may speed up diagnosis




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China starts clinical trial to repair human spinal cord injury




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Building a molecular lego to fight malaria and TB

We need newer methods and drugs to kill these pathogens mycobacterium tuberculosis and plasmodium falciparum.